Warehouse/Receiving Associate Catering Company

Overview Join our dynamic catering company, La Prima Food Group, in College Park, MD as a Warehouse/Receiving Associate and become a vital part of our logistics and inventory management team! In this energetic role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth receipt, storage, rotation and distribution of catering food, supplies, and equipment. Your proactive approach will help us deliver exceptional service to our clients by maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing product quality and rotation, receiving processes, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in warehouse management systems, logistics, and customer service within a fast-paced environment. Duties Receive, inspect, and process incoming food, equipment, and paper supplies to ensure accuracy, pricing, and quality control Check Invoices - compare incoming delivery against invoice received and vendor slips; making any adjustments necessary Report discrepancies to Purchasing Director and Chef Inspect quality of produce, meats, and dry goods for incorrect items, damage, spoilage, or missing items Monitor Temperatures - take temperatures of refridgerated and frozen goods upon arrival Rotating food and product to ensure freshness and prevent loss Put away stock and maintain organized inventory Apply FIFO rotation:Label, date, and rotate stock using the First-In, First-Out method Load and unload trucks efficiently while adhering to safety protocols using forklifts and pallet jacks Stock shelves, organize storage areas, and ensure proper unpackaging of items Assist with warehouse operations, event packing, truck loading/unloading with specific detail to accuracy and proper packing Manage equipment: Track catering equipment, note any broken equipment or shortages Support warehouse activities as directed by Warehouse Manager Maintain sanitation: Keep loading docks, storage rooms, and trash areas clean per health codes. Follow HACCP rules: Ensure high-risk food items stay out of the danger zone during intake. Operate tools: Safely use hand trucks, pallet jacks, and utility carts Must be able to lift 50 pounds Requirements Prior experience in warehouse operations or logistics preferred; familiarity with catering is a plus Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately for inventory counts and order processing Strong attention to detail for stock management, and order accuracy and invoice pricing Excellent customer service skills to support internal teams Physical ability to load/unload materials, stand for extended periods, lift heavy items safely, and operate warehouse equipment Join us in delivering exceptional catering solutions through efficient warehouse operations! We’re committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your skills grow while contributing to our success. Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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